East Cambridgeshire

Properties and events in East Cambridgeshire

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Adams Heritage Centre, Littleport

17 Main Street, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Adams Heritage Centre - formerly a Victorian Ironmonger Shop in the centre of Littleport with beautiful original interior, fantastic story and tales of Fenland crafts and traditions. Open for people to visit and see the unique archive.

Ely Cathedral - Cathedral Highlights Tours

Ely Cathedral, The Chapter House, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join our experienced guides and explore the spectacular Nave, beautiful Lady Chapel and Presbytery of Ely Cathedral.

Ely Cathedral - Monastic Tours

Ely Cathedral, The Chapter House, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking required

On this outdoor tour, join our knowledgeable guides and discover the history of the Monastic precinct at Ely Cathedral, one of the largest collections of medieval Monastic buildings still in use.

Ely Cathedral - Prior Craudens Chapel

Ely Cathedral, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A rare opportunity to visit Prior Crauden's Chapel.

Ely Cemetery Tour

Beech Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4QZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the stories beneath the stones at Ely Cemetery with expert guide Chris Phillips.

Ely Museum

Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come to a mini fair in Ely Museum's garden courtyard, play the games and visit the museum for free. Last chance to see our much loved family-friendly summer exhibition.

Ely's Architectural Walking Tour

Oliver Cromwells House, 29 St. Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF
In person
Pre-booking required

Ely Guided Walk

Lost Littleport

The Barn, Main Street, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join The Littleport Society for 'Lost Littleport' - a free exhibition bringing life back into the places that have long since gone. Shops, schools, windmills, churches, and more will be returning for just two days! How many will you remember?

Monastic Barn Tour

The Monastic Barn, Barton Square, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DF
In person
Pre-booking required

As part of Heritage Open Days 2025 Visit Ely has partnered with Kings Ely, to allow unique access to the Monastic Barn at the top of Cherry Hill Park.

Open House at Oliver Cromwell's House

Oliver Cromwells House, 29 St. Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Oliver Cromwell's House will be open from 1pm, for free!

Prior Crauden's Chapel

The Porta, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking required

As part of Heritage Open Days 2024 Visit Ely has partnered with Kings Ely, to allow unique access to the Porta Gate, at the top of Cherry Hill Park.

The Bishops Secret Garden in Ely

Oliver Cromwells House, 29 St. Marys Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Did you know behind those incredible walls lies a great plane tree, dating back to 1647 and the most beautiful chapel.  The Bishops gardens tour includes a visit to the chapel in The Bishop’s House which people normally  do not get to see.

The Porta Library

The Porta, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the history of The Porta Gate in Ely.

Tours of Sessions House Ely

Sessions House, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4EG
In person
Pre-booking required

Tour the former centre of Law and Order in the City of Ely

Wisbech Historic Friends Meeting House

21 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JR
In person
Pre-booking not required

See inside the Historic Meeting House and secluded grave yard at back of the property and find the story of Jane Stuart, natural child of James II.